Marbella is a true 5* jet set destination and a favorite with the stars. Great names of stage and screen have stayed here since the 1960s, including Audrey Hepburn, Grace Kelly, Sean Connery and many more. Every summer popstars, entrepreneurs, media moguls, TV stars and actors are snapped soaking up the sun and enjoying the best restaurants and clubs.
These high-profile celebs prefer a luxury villa, rather than a hotel, to ensure they can relax in total privacy and security. So, we took a tour of two stunning villas that are a favorite choice of the rich and famous and spoke to the experts at Vacation Marbella about what the stars look for in their perfect holiday rental property.
We visited these spectacular villas, as they are the most popular with film directors and stars of the silver screen, and you could certainly see why.
Villa Milka is an architectural masterpiece right by the golf course, with spellbinding interiors and panoramic views, which are sure to inspire. In the manicured garden a spectacular heated pool and chill out area offers the ultimate space to unwind or entertain in total privacy. Stars who can’t be without their pooches love this villa, as small pets are allowed to join their owners on a luxury holiday in Marbella.
Villa Velazquez is a brand-new villa on the Golden Mile of Marbella which is popular with actors and their families, who want to relax, but also be within easy reach of Puerto Banus and central Marbella. Despite its excellent location, it’s a real sanctuary of peace, perfect for a relaxing getaway for busy stars. Swimming in the 80m2 pool, taking in the 360º panoramic views from the top-floor terrace and cooking delicious meals in the luxury kitchen, or alfresco on the BBQ, is just what’s called for as part of a restful holiday in the sun.
They both feature a state-of-the-art alarm system to ensure these eminent guests are safe and secure, are beautifully decorated and have the very best furniture and fittings. Both are luxurious and opulent, but also comfortable and so there’s no wonder that they are some of the most sought-after choices for the stars.
Marbella is a hotspot for live music over the summer months, with Starlite bringing in some of the biggest names in pop, rock and classical during the two-month festival. The majority of these stars enjoy a few nights in Marbella before and after their show and the Vacation Marbella team has welcomed many of them and their entourage into their private and luxurious villas. Their preferred location is the Golden Mile, or Puerto Banus, for proximity to the concert venue and the best nightlife, shopping and restaurants.
As we know, for celebs, it’s all about the “gram”, and creating the most social media ready content for their legions of fans. Staying in a luxury villa offers loads of great spots for snapping that viral post. Stars and content creators look for the following when choosing their villa –
Given that Marbella is such a popular destination for stars and directors to holiday, it’s no wonder that many films and TV shows are shot in Marbella. Filmmakers also love the wonderful light, beaches, sea, history and more. It’s such an inspirational place! Marbella features in such shows as Black Mirror, Toy Boy, La Reina del Sur, and films including The Business and The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel.
You can live like a star in Marbella by booking a villa through Vacation Marbella.
